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1. Iron Gate
4.9
Exceptional(3040)
Price: Very Expensive
• French • Belmont
Booked 18 times today
Iron Gate offers excellent Continental cuisine in an elegant environment. The only restaurant with table site & flambe service in the bay area. Private Rooms available for 25 up to75 guests. The entire restaurant can be bought out for private parties.
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2. Flores - San Mateo
4.4
Awesome(83)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • San Mateo
Booked 52 times today
Step into the heart of Mexican tradition at Flores - San Mateo, nestled in the stunning San Francisco Bay Area gem of San Mateo, California. Our menu, a vibrant tapestry of traditional Mexican dishes, bridges the culinary gap between The Gulf and The Pacific. This commitment to traditional Mexican cuisine is mirrored in our beverage selection and the restaurant's design, creating an experience that truly honors Mexico's rich culinary culture.4% surcharge will be added to all guest checks for employee benefit, including health insurance, commuter benefit, sick days, and minimum wage ordinance.
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3. Porterhouse
4.7
Exceptional(1673)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • San Mateo
Booked 19 times today
The renowned art of dry aging finally arrives in San Mateo, as our new dry aging window is now completed. We are proud to be the only restaurant on the Peninsula (In between San Francisco & San Jose) to have an in-house dry aging facility. Our new menu featuring these marvelous cuts of beef is now available.To accompany your steak, our Wine List celebrates the acclaimed wines of Napa Valley, Willamette Valley, France and Italy. In addition to our steak and chop offerings, our Chef provides for a daily selection of fresh fish and seafood.Whether you are having a romantic dinner, entertaining some friends and family, having a business meeting, or hosting a private party, we will provide you with the ideal setting for your next outing.*Please note that we have re-located 2 blocks away to 164 S B Street, San Mateo, CA 94401
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4. Chouchou French Bistro Burlingame
4.6
Exceptional(201)
Price: Moderate
• French • Burlingame
Booked 16 times today
Embark on a Parisian culinary journey at our cherished 20-year-old French Bistro, nestled in the heart of Burlingame at 401 Primrose Rd, CA. Experience an intimate ambiance and relish signature dishes like Cassoulet, Duck, Escargot, Bone Marrow, French Onion Soup, and Beef Bourguignon and more! Our extensive wine selection perfectly complements this authentic French cuisine. Join us to create lasting memories and savor the essence of France on your plate. Bon appétit!
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5. Rise Woodfire - San Mateo
4.5
Awesome(628)
Price: Moderate
• American • San Mateo
Booked 23 times today
Proudly local and family-owned, we serve elevated comfort food including wood-fired pizza and rotisserie fare in the heart of Downtown San Mateo (located inside a historical train station!). Try local favorites like our signature pizzas, prime ribs and roast chickens, as well as many vegan and vegetarian-friendly dishes to choose from. Our indoor and outdoor dining are open, so come experience our grand main dining room or dine outside in our state-of-the-art heated covered patio -- kids love watching the trains go by! Takeout service for pickup and delivery are available - Order online through our website www.risewoodfire.com.For table reservations of 13 or more, please contact us directly at info@risewoodfire.com
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6. All Spice – San Mateo
4.6
Exceptional(1104)
Price: Very Expensive
• Californian • San Mateo
Enjoy our oft-changing 3, 4 or 5-course Chef's menu for dinner inside our charming cottage. Outdoor seating is currently unavailable.Come take a special journey when you dine at our charming restaurant.Husband-and-wife team Sachin Chopra and Shoshana Wolff have turned a 1906 Victorian house into a pioneering dining destination that showcases Modern Californian Cuisine. It's local and seasonal whenever possible, but is also so much more. Sachin stretches beyond his classical training to create elegantly composed dishes that subtly hint at Indian, Japanese, Norwegian, Mediterranean and other worldly influences. The result is a unique cuisine with its own distinctive point of view. Warm, professional service and a thoughtful wine list enhance the experience.We can't wait to see you!
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7. Izakaya Ginji
4.7
Exceptional(235)
Price: Expensive
• Japanese • San Mateo
Booked 14 times today
Izakaya Ginji, located in downtown San Mateo, is a Japanese gastropub specializing in Yakitori and tapas style dishes. Izakaya Ginji also has a vast selection of rare Sake and unique Beers. For Japanese spirits, the restaurant also offers a variety of Shochu.We have 10minutes grace period. Please call us if you are running later than 10 minutes after your reservation time.Due to limited seating, dining is limited to 2hours until further notice.Please be sure to include your children or your service animal as a head count for accurate reservation!Also, we are now taking reservations for our INDOOR TABLE ONLY. ***We will NOT accommodate any requests for outdoor patio seating. Reservations are strictly for INDOOR ONLY*** We will be NOT allowing any outside food and drinks. We look forward to providing you with an authentic Japanese dining experience .
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8. Divino Belmont
4.9
Exceptional(1236)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Belmont
Booked 13 times today
Divino Ristorante serves delicious, authentic regional Italian cuisine, in a casually elegant and comfortable setting. Since first opening its doors on Ralston Avenue in Belmont, it has enjoyed rave reviews for its beautifully prepared and presented Italian fare and excellent service. Conveniently located on Ralston Avenue near El Camino Real, you can enjoy the freshest pasta, salads, seafood, veal, chicken and lamb dishes attractively presented with the experience of dining in Italy. Allow our professional staff to assist you in choosing the perfect wine from any region of Italy to perfectly complement your meal. For your next dinner with friends or family, or for a romantic dinner for two, you can count on Divino.
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9. Vivace - Belmont
4.7
Exceptional(2384)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Belmont
Booked 39 times today
Translated from the Italian language, Vivace means "lively", which is exactly the ambiance at Vivace - Belmont where culinary creations join with excellent wines to celebrate the cuisine of Northern Italy. Highly regarded as one of the best restaurants on the Peninsula, Vivace Ristorante is located in the charming city of Belmont. The warm interior is designed as to permit the viewing of the talented chefs as they prepare an array of Italian dishes with emphasis in the regions of Piemonte and Toscana. With its exceptional cuisine, elegant ambiance, high level of service, and extensive wine list (2003-2019 Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence), Vivace creates a wonderful dining experience in which the gastronomia of Northern Italy is celebrated everyday!
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10. Trapeze Restaurant - Burlingame
4.8
Exceptional(1179)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Burlingame
Booked 19 times today
Welcome back Chef Rodriguez!As Chef Jose Rodriguez puts it aptly: ''When I am not in the kitchen cooking, I am experimenting and reinventing myself continually. I don't know any other way to feel alive.'' After a long hiatus, Chef Rodriguez returns to Trapeze where he always felt at home. Under a new management, Jose is granted the opportunity to express his creativity in his work freely. With years of experience and much amassed recognition in some of the most well known Michelin Star awarded restaurants in the Bay Area, we are all excited to see what wonders he will bring. ''In addition to my regular menu, I'm trying what I call approachable foods - simpler in some cases and more sophisticated creations in other'' said Mr. Rodriguez, who has been working as a private chef and caterer for over 20 years.For reservations larger than 10 or for private functions please contact the restaurant directly.

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  • Darlene
    San Francisco Bay Area •16 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The food never disappoints . This time , all 3 of us ordered pizzas . We all agreed it is the best . The crust is out of this world :))
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    Rise Woodfire - San MateoPrice: Moderate• American• San Mateo
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    4.5
  • Kevin
    San Francisco Bay Area •17 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We are new to the area and we found this restaurant on OpenTable. It was my husband's birthday and I wanted a place that was quiet, great food & wine and service. The Iron Gate far exceeded our expectations and we will definitely be back. Our waiter, Stamos, was fantastic! His recommendations were spot on. We had escargot to start. It was delicious and perfectly cooked. We then had their signature salad which was prepared table side. I don't think I've ever had a better salad. For our main course, we had the Iron Gate version of lamb (there was also a New Zealand rack option) and the veal parmigiana. Both dishes were perfectly cooked and just phenomenal. For dessert, we had the grand mariner souffle and it was incredible. One of the best things about the restaurant was watching all of the flambe dishes. The servers were just so precise and you could tell they are passionate about giving each diner an experience.
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    Iron GatePrice: Very Expensive• French• Belmont
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    4.9
  • Jasonvip
    San Francisco Bay Area •41 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    I took my client to dinner here. Food was great. I had the petite filet and some steamed veggies, and we split an order of brussels sprouts with bacon. My client had the porterhouse. We enjoyed it very much; service was great, waiter was friendly but not overbearing. This restaurant is now definitely on my list of places to go for business dinners.
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    PorterhousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• San Mateo
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    4.7
  • Michelle
    San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Tomas was our waiter. Fantastic job. Friendly, efficient and the food was awesome!
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    Flores - San MateoPrice: Moderate• Mexican• San Mateo
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    4.4
  • Carolyn
    San Francisco Bay Area •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Nov 16, 2024
    Our serving gal was the sweetest person! One of our party was delayed but she never pressured us. We enjoyed the price fix menu. The selection is amazing. The portions are a very good size. We were all able to sample each other’s choices. I am a long time fan of the Chou Chou at Forest Hills in SF so am incredibly pleased they opened one in the Peninsula.
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    Chouchou French Bistro BurlingamePrice: Moderate• French• Burlingame
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    4.6

Discover best romantic restaurants in Foster City

Discover the charm of Foster City's dining scene where romance meets culinary delight. Nestled in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, Peninsula, Foster City features a selection of restaurants that specialize in creating romantic atmospheres perfect for special evenings out. Whether you're celebrating an anniversary, planning a date night, or just looking for a place with a magical ambiance, these establishments cater to all things love. Each venue boasts unique characteristics, from enchanting views to intimate settings, ensuring a memorable dining experience. The cuisine is varied, offering everything from gourmet local seafood to international delicacies, all prepared with the finest ingredients and utmost care. Patrons frequently praise the attentive service and the thoughtful touches that make dining out genuinely special. Foster City's romantic dining options stand out for their commitment to creating exceptional experiences that captivate both the heart and palate.

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